Spool change is accomplished virtually instantaneously by backing off the drag knob, pushing in and rotating the reelâ€™s center cap. No tools are required for the fastest and easiest change of any reel in the fly-fishing industry.

Large Arbor, cork drag system with quick change spool.

Years of testing and engineering have produced the Super Series Quick Change (QC) reel. Simply back off the drag knob, push in and rotate the center cap for quickest spool release in the industry.

Most of our Abel reels can be ordered with either a Solid or Ported frame. The Ported frame comes as standard on the Super Series QC, Super Series, Anti-Reverse, Trout Series and Abel Creek Series.

Only Abel has the ability to customize virtually any product from anodized colors to laser engraving a personâ€™s name, fishing club, or in honor of a birthday, wedding anniversary, retirement or other special occasion.

**Please add a note on the comments section when ordering if you want a customized reel and we'll see what we can do.